The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Bosna-Royal as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Bosna-Royal defeated 5th ranked Spars Sarajevo at home 81-65. Serbian Strahinja Dragicevic (203-86, agency: AproK Sports Group) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Sasa Vasiljevic (183-79, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 16 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international point guard Zlatko Jovanovic (181-84, agency: BeoExcell) responded with 13 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Spars Sarajevo at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Spars Sarajevo will play next round against strong Kakanj trying to get back on the winning streak. Bosna-Royal will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Kakanj at home. Bottom-ranked Gradjanski managed to get a third victory, breaking the two-game losing streak. This time they won against sixth-ranked Mladost in Bijeljina 95-83. Serbian swingman Milos Markovic (201-84, agency: 011 Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Dragomir Marojevic supported him with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Even 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists by Serbian center Bojan Stanojevic (203-88) did not help to save the game for Mladost. Gradjanski (3-7) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Siroki Primorka. Mladost lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with six games lost. Gradjanski will play against higher ranked Spars Sarajevo (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mladost will play against Leotar and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Fourth ranked Kakanj (6-2) crushed at home 10th ranked Bosnjak (2-8) by 25 points 84-59, which is the biggest margin this round on Thursday night. Kakanj have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Bosnjak stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Kakanj will meet Spars Sarajevo (#5) on the road in the next round. Bosnjak will play against Siroki Primorka (#8) in Siroki Brijeg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

In the last game of round 10 Siroki Primorka lost to Sloboda Tuzla on the opponent's court 69-85.

Fourth ranked Kakanj (6-2) crushed at home 10th ranked Bosnjak (2-8) by 25 points 84-59, which is the biggest margin this round on Thursday night. Kakanj have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to third place. Loser Bosnjak stay at the bottom position with eight games lost. Kakanj will meet Spars Sarajevo (#5) on the road in the next round. Bosnjak will play against Siroki Primorka (#8) in Siroki Brijeg and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

Very expected game when 8th ranked Siroki Primorka (3-7) was defeated on the road by fourth ranked Sloboda Tuzla (6-3) 85-69 on Thursday. Sloboda Tuzla forced 22 Siroki Primorka turnovers. The former international Almir Hasandic (191-90) fired 23 points for the winners. Forward Enes Latifagic (200-92) chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds. Five Sloboda Tuzla players scored in double figures. Croatian center Ante Djugum (211-88, agency: Court Side) produced 15 points and 9 rebounds and forward Dario Dreznjak (202-98) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Sloboda Tuzla have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 6-3 record. Loser Siroki Primorka keeps the eighth place with seven games lost. They share the position with Gradjanski. Sloboda Tuzla will meet league's second-placed Zrinjski HT in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Siroki Primorka will play against Bosnjak (#10) and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Sloboda Tuzla: A.Hasandic 23+1ast, E.Latifagic 15+5reb+2ast, D.Brown 13+3reb+1ast, B.Djumic 11+7reb+3ast, M.Rikalo 10+1reb+5ast, N.Muratovic 7+4rebSiroki Primorka: A.Djugum 15+9reb, D.Dreznjak 13+6reb+1ast, I.Karacic 12+5reb+1ast, J.Mocnik 8+2reb+8ast, M.Dreznjak 6, M.Colak 4+3reb+3ast

Bottom-ranked Gradjanski managed to get a third victory, breaking the two-game losing streak. This time they won against sixth-ranked Mladost in Bijeljina 95-83. Gradjanski made 21-of-24 charity shots (87.5 percent) during the game. Gradjanski outrebounded Mladost 38-25 including 24 on the defensive glass. Mladost was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. Serbian swingman Milos Markovic (201-84, agency: 011 Sports) notched a double-double by scoring 26 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Montenegrin center Dragomir Marojevic (207-81) supported him with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Even 10 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists by Serbian center Bojan Stanojevic (203-88) did not help to save the game for Mladost. Serbian forward Ognjen Nisavic (194-90) added 16 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Gradjanski (3-7) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with Siroki Primorka. Mladost lost fifth consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with six games lost. Gradjanski will play against higher ranked Spars Sarajevo (#5) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Mladost will play against Leotar and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers:Gradjanski: M.Markovic 26+10reb+4ast, D.Marojevic 21+10reb+1ast, D.Negovanovic 16+8reb, M.Bocka 14+6reb+3ast, N.Milesic 12+3reb, S.Svitlica 4+1rebMladost: O.Nisavic 16+4reb+1ast, D.Aleksic 16+1reb+4ast, M.Sutulovic 15+2reb+1ast, L.Markovic 13+6reb+1ast, B.Stanojevic 10+9reb+7ast, F.Patkovic 7+1ast

The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Bosna-Royal as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Bosna-Royal defeated 5th ranked Spars Sarajevo at home 81-65. Serbian Strahinja Dragicevic (203-86, agency: AproK Sports Group) scored 16 points and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international point guard Sasa Vasiljevic (183-79, agency: BeoBasket) chipped in 16 points during the contest. At the losing side the former international point guard Zlatko Jovanovic (181-84, agency: BeoExcell) responded with 13 points and power forward Ibrahim Durmo (201-97) scored 9 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are alone now at the top position. Spars Sarajevo at the other side keeps the fifth place with four games lost. Spars Sarajevo will play next round against strong Kakanj trying to get back on the winning streak. Bosna-Royal will try to continue on its current victory against third ranked Kakanj at home. Top scorers:Bosna-Royal: S.Vasiljevic 16+2reb+3ast, S.Dragicevic 16+6reb, L.Campara 9+7reb, M.Sturanovic 8+7reb, M.Saric 8+2reb, J.Hagins 8+5rebSpars Sarajevo: Z.Jovanovic 13+3reb+2ast, A.Zahiragic 9+2reb+2ast, I.Durmo 9+6reb, I.Djukovic 7+5reb+1ast, R.Basic 6, T.Biberovic 6

Maccabi Kiryat Gat (National League) signed 31-year old Israeli international center Robert Rothbart (217-86, agency: Octagon Europe). He is a dual citizen owning also Bosnia and Herzegovina passport. Rothbart played last season at Hapoel Eilat (Winner League). In 38 games he had 6.1ppg and 3.7rpg. National League will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. Rothbart helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. The previous (15-16) seas... [read more]

Maccabi Kiryat Gat (National League) signed 31-year old Israeli international center Robert Rothbart (217-86, agency: Octagon Europe). He is a dual citizen owning also Bosnia and Herzegovina passport. Rothbart played last season at Hapoel Eilat (Winner League). In 38 games he had 6.1ppg and 3.7rpg. National League will be definitely a better match and he can see more playing time. Rothbart helped them to end the regular season as a second best team in the league. The previous (15-16) season he played at Hapoel Tel Aviv (also in Winner League) where in 38 games he recorded 10.0ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.1apg. A very impressive season as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Israeli League Honorable Mention. Rothbart's team won Slovenian Cup in 2012.He has been also a member of Israeli international program for some years. Rothbart has regularly played for Israeli senior team since 2010 and previously for U20 National Team back in 2006.He represented Israel at the European Championships two years ago.Rothbart is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in France, Italy, Poland (GTK Asseco II Gdynia), Turkey (Denizli Basket), Israel (Galil Gilboa, GreenTops Netanya, Ironi Nahariya and Maccabi Haifa), Slovenia (Un.Olimpija) and Bosnia (Borac Banja Luka and Igokea).Rothbart could be described:
A big man with great technique and superb post game. Great FT shooter and passer as well. Experienced from top European leagues and Euroleague. Dominated Turkey 2nd division until the team stopped paying and terminated his contract, went to Igokea for the play-offs. Has USA and European passport.

Melilla Baloncesto (LEB Gold) added to their roster 30-year old Bosnian ex-international guard Diego Kapelan (190-87, college: McNeese State) from Ourense Termal. In 38 LEB Gold games in Spain he had 12.0ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.3apg last season. The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Austrian Cup final in 2015. Kapelan was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Austrian League Honorable Mention in 2015. He is a dual citizen owning also Canadian passport.... [read more]

Melilla Baloncesto (LEB Gold) added to their roster 30-year old Bosnian ex-international guard Diego Kapelan (190-87, college: McNeese State) from Ourense Termal. In 38 LEB Gold games in Spain he had 12.0ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.3apg last season.The list of the past achievements is quite long as among others his team made it to the Austrian Cup final in 2015. Kapelan was also voted Eurobasket.com All-Austrian League Honorable Mention in 2015. He is a dual citizen owning also Canadian passport. He was a member of Bosnia and Herzegovina Senior National Team back in 2011.Kapelan is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Cyprus (Apollon), Germany (ETB Wohnbau), Greece (Kolossos H Hotels), Austria (Raiffeisen Flyers Wels) and Bosnia (HKK Zrinjski HT Mostar).Kapelan attended McNeese State until 2011 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player.On Kapelan:
Pure shooter who can bring ball up floor when needed. Deadly 3point shooter with supreme confidence on his shot. Can pull up from deep as well as of the dribble inside the 3point line. Good ball handler and passing skills. Needs to improve on defense.

OKK Spars Sarajevo (Division I) confirmed in their roster 24-year old Serbian guard Pavle Reljic (194-93). He played there last season. In 19 Division I games he had 7.5ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.3apg and 1.0spg. Reljic ended the previous (2015-16) season at Mladost in Serbian KLS where in three games he recorded just 2.3ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.0apg. But the most of that year he spent at BC Timisoara in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 10 games he averaged 6.2ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.1apg. Reljic represented Serbia at... [read more]

OKK Spars Sarajevo (Division I) confirmed in their roster 24-year old Serbian guard Pavle Reljic (194-93). He played there last season. In 19 Division I games he had 7.5ppg, 2.1rpg, 1.3apg and 1.0spg. Reljic ended the previous (2015-16) season at Mladost in Serbian KLS where in three games he recorded just 2.3ppg, 2.3rpg and 1.0apg. But the most of that year he spent at BC Timisoara in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 10 games he averaged 6.2ppg, 2.2rpg and 1.1apg.Reljic represented Serbia at the European Championships U20 in Tallinn (Estonia) four years ago. His stats at that event were 9 games: 7.2ppg, 3.8rpg, 2.3apg, FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 20.0%, FT: 85.3%.Reljic has played previously professionally in Serbia (Masinac, Mega Bemax and FMP Beograd) and Romania (Timba Timosoara).

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